Shelbyville Middle School vs William F Loper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shelbyville Middle School
Shelbyville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
William F Loper Elementary School
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
619 students
| Measure | Shelbyville Middle School Shelbyville, Indiana | William F Loper Elementary School Shelbyville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 335 | #278 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #8277 of 15,369 | #15023 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 886 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 886 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 67% |
| city | Shelbyville | Shelbyville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William F Loper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 47.1).
- •William F Loper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •William F Loper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •William F Loper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 51.7%).
- •William F Loper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.7).
- •Shelbyville Middle School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 619.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shelbyville Middle School better than William F Loper Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), William F Loper Elementary School ranks higher (64.7 vs 47.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Shelbyville Middle School and William F Loper Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Shelbyville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shelbyville Middle School: 886. William F Loper Elementary School: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shelbyville Middle School and William F Loper Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Shelbyville Middle School is 199th of 335 and William F Loper Elementary School is 278th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).